New York City
Policy
Will the New York City Council cap real estate broker rental fees?
City Councilman Keith Powers introduced a bill to cap at one month’s rent the amount renters pay in broker fees, but the real estate industry is lobbying aggressively against it and the outcome remains uncertain.
New York State
Opinion
The landlords' improbable lawsuit against rent regulations should fail
The lawsuit against New York City and New York state, filed by a collection of real estate interests, to overturn the new rent regulations should be laughed out of court, but it might find a sympathetic audience among conservative jurists, writes the University of Washington’s Scott Lemieux.
New York City
Policy
Why did Con Edison cut power in Brooklyn?
On Sunday evening, Con Edison took the somewhat extraordinary step of pre-emptively cutting power to 33,000 customers in Southeast Brooklyn. Here’s why the unusual decision was made, whether it might happen again, who is at risk in the future and if the utility will face any repercussions.
New York City
Personality
Former Manhattan DA Robert Morgenthau remembered
The media reacts to the loss of Morgenthau, gives his a pass for the Central Park Five.
New York City
Personality
Riders Alliance’s John Raskin on what’s next for him and the MTA
John Raskin, co-founder and outgoing executive director of the transit advocacy group Riders Alliance spoke with City & State about his organization’s recent successes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s performance on MTA issues and challenges the next generation of transit advocates will face.
New York City
Policy
A new way for ride-hail drivers to fight back?
What would happen if drivers took advantage of an antitrust loophole and incorporated into a single entity?
New York City
Politics
Is the MTA due for a restructuring?
The experts weigh in on new plans to shake up the embattled Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
New York City
Opinion
How to make NYC safe from cars
New York City is in the midst of a battle for its roads, and only by building new infrastructure and shifting the logic of our transportation planning will New York City be made truly safe for bikers and pedestrians, writes Eric Goldwyn, a research scholar at New York University’s Marron Institute.
New York City
Policy
Media turns Garner fury on de Blasio and O’Neill
Five takes on the federal decision not to press civil rights charges.
New York City
Policy
Citi Bike to double its New York City presence
Queens will be the first borough to see more stations.
New York City
Politics
The major 2021 mayoral contenders
What you need to know about the likely candidates for New York City’s 2021 mayoral race.
New York City
Policy
Ride-hail growth slows under new regulations
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a permanent extension of the FHV cap and new limits.
New York City
Policy
Inadequate traffic enforcement is undermining Vision Zero
After years of decline, New York City’s traffic deaths have ticked upwards so far this year and bicycle advocates point to misplaced priorities in the NYPD’s traffic enforcement as a leading culprit.
New York City
Personality
Scott Stringer, millennial for mayor
New York City comptroller Scott Stringer wants you to know he’s woke AF.
New York City
Opinion
Do aspiring politicians still need to pay their dues?
Previously, aspiring politicians started at the bottom, paid their dues and waited to be tapped for higher office — now, incumbents are refusing to wait in line.
New York City
Politics
The Queens DA recount by the numbers
The recount has begun in the Democratic primary for Queens district attorney, in New York’s own version of Bush v. Gore. Here are some of the other numbers that go into determining the race.
New York City
Politics
NYC mayoral candidates pick up the fundraising pace
The top candidates in the 2021 New York City mayoral race are picking up the pace of their fundraising, with both City Comptroller Scott Stringer and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. reporting more money in contributions this period than the last one.
New York City
Policy
Protesters hit Amazon over facial recognition, ICE ties
On Amazon's Prime Day, activists plan to deliver 250,000 petitions to CEO Jeff Bezos’ Fifth Avenue residence, calling on the company to cut its ties with ICE.
New York City
Opinion
New York City taxi drivers need debt relief, but not from taxpayers
A New York City Council bill that likely will include public money to pay off taxi medallion owner debts would set a bad precedent. The city does have a role, though, in helping to facilitate the collective private-sector action that will get lenders to negotiate, writes Nicole Gelinas.
New York City
Policy